Sweet Escape ~the villa "Your Island Utopia" The Sweetest Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

29 May 2025

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The property was amazing. The location to the beach, private pool, and picturesque views were the best. Mark is exquisite chef. He was friendly and helpful our entire trip. We traveled with 9 people ranging from ages 1-48. Mark made us all feel right at home. We will definitely be staying here again and recommending to everyone we know.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

10 Apr 2025

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Mark and the house were amazing

Loved everything. Mark was so awesome!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantell B.

9 Jul 2025

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Amazing Jamaican experience!

The stay was fabulous, and relaxing. Mark took us to market and assisted us with a menu that wowed us all week! Mark's culinary skills are nothing short of amazing! Every dish was authentic jamaican cuisine. I am grateful for the inclusion of the chef services. He was also extremely hospitable. He took is around, arranged and ensured every adventure that we desired. Thank you Carla for the wonderful communication. The only thing that we were slightly disappointed about was there was not an update to the site to inform that the cabana for the beach was lost in the hurricane last year and not replaced. We still had a fabulous time out at the beach and lounging taking in the Jamaican vibes at the provate pool! I highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nylson c., Spring, usa

7 Jul 2023

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Beautiful villa

The property is beautiful and the view is perfect, really beautiful home and chef mark is amazing he was really helpful & knowledge of things to cook will love to stay another time...

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

7 Mar 2023

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Peaceful Place

If you're looking for a location to just chill than you've found a great spot. There is not much near the property it's a great spot for staying in and enjoying the pool and beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alan N., boonton nj

5 Apr 2023

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R&R to the max

beach and pool both great and convenient. if you want that with lots of privacy, then book it.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

racquel p.

27 May 2022

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Great great great. Do not hesitate to book. Awesome property, great host n lovely chef

Book now!!! It’s that simple

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

9 Mar 2024

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Family vacation

The property was great for a family of 11. All enjoyed the pool area and the view of the sunset was amazing. Mark was amazing. He repeated delicious Jamaican meals and was very accommodating. He provided rides into town and arranged transportation to Negril for a day excursion.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

15 Nov 2022

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Jamaica

Our stay was excellent. The house was beautiful, exceptionally clean and very well suited for our family vacation. The chef was amazing. Our meals were authentic Jamaican dishes and all of us enjoyed them very much. All of the food was very good or great! If you want a relaxing place to spend time with family, this is your place.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent V., Fall River, WI

23 Jan 2023

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Beautiful Property

This property is awesome. Our group of 7 had a blast. Loved shopping in town, site seeing and most of all relaxing by the resort like pool area in the back of house. Mark is great, and easy going not to mention an awesome cook. Carla was great and easy to work with, answered all our questions. You can't go wrong with this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

20 Feb 2024

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Despite the intense storm that damaged a lot in the area, Sweet Escape was exactly that, a sweet escape. Mark, the chef, was great, the communication with Carla was great. We're coming back next year, please don't let anyone take my dates! Big up!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

29 Dec 2024

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BEST FAMILY VACATION TO DATE!

Stop looking! You found your perfect Jamaican stay right here. Carla was great, very communicative, and never hesitated to help however she could. But the true gem here… Mark. He hands down made our vacation. You will not find a better cooked meal on the island. He was so kind and generous and helpful. Seriously invaluable. Wonderful layout for a group of nine with a mix of two families including littles and grandparents. We would book here again without hesitation. Also, you won’t see a better view of the sunset. It’s as if the sun sets only for Sweet Villa. BOOK NOW!!!

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

19 Jun 2023

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Highly recommend!!!

This property is absolutely beautiful!! We had a great time! We loved the house! Mark, the chef made this experience all the better!!! The food was absolutely delicious!! He was such an interesting person. We loved talking with him! He arranged a Boat to pick us up from the house and take us to the pelican bar. Carla was very responsive and checked on us the day we were flying in. We highly recommend this house if you are visiting this area of Jamaica!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

4 Apr 2024

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Lovely spot for a family vacation

We really enjoyed our week at Sweet Escape. The house was clean and spacious, beds were comfortable, and we loved the outdoor areas (pool, pergola, beach bed, and beach). Mark was absolutely fantastic! He made us delicious dinners and hearty breakfasts to start our day. We took care of the shopping, but he guided us at the grocery store and made recommendations. There were plenty of fun activities to do within a reasonable driving distance of the house (Black River Safari (5 min), Appleton Rum Estate (45 min), YS Falls (30 min), Pelican Bar (25 min boat ride from the house)). If you want a relaxing place away from the touristy resort areas, this is it!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna O., Menomonie, Wisconsin

29 Mar 2023

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Amazing!!

Had a great family vacation, House was clean and well kept. The private beach was wonderful, so relaxing. Mark our chef was amazing, his cooking was excellent. Enjoyed going to town to grocery shop with him, made us feel safe. Very honest, let us know when we were paying to much for something. Mark even cooked things on the side for our 8 month old granddaughter to eat. We will definitely be back, truly relaxing, a great place for a family to spend time together.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

10 Jan 2019

Our Jamaican Experience

Our families had a wonderful trip to Jamaica, made even better by staying at the villa - Sweet Escape. Carla's prompt and courteous communication made planning the trip so much easier. On arrival at the villa we were greeted by Mark who had prepared a delicious meal for our group. All of the meals during our visit were just as good. The villa was well appointed with everything that we needed for our stay. Local knowledge from Mark was invaluable and helped us to enjoy the island experience. Kerion was friendly and kept the house in order. Black River is the best kept secret in Jamaica - perfectly located for your vacation. We would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

28 Dec 2022

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Retirement celebration

I took my entire family (children and grandchildren) to Sweet Escape and could not have been happier with the villa and chef Mark. The property was very clean and accommodated all 10 of us easily. The pool area was fantastic and the grounds were very well cared for. Chef Mark was wonderful and made planning our meals so easy. The best part was his cooking and attention to our needs. I would definitely recommend this villa to anyone interested in a very nice and relaxing vacation. Also, Collette was super nice and kept our linens and rooms very clean. We ate at the villa every meal except the last night because Mark's cooking was so good. However, the Las Vegas Restaurant just up the beach was very good as well and we treated Mark to dinner on us.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stacy F.

18 Jan 2022

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Family Vacation

My family had a fun week in Jamaica and enjoyed the property and pool. We loved the meals that Chef Mark prepared and he was great at adjusting his dishes for our food sensitivities. The owner Ms Dixon was very patient with my many emails and pre-planning information needs. It was incredibly helpful and a huge plus that Ms Dixon made all the transportation arrangements in advance. We enjoyed the house and the immersion into the local culture rather than staying in more crowded tourist area given covid - we really wanted a place that we could relax and get away from the world. Even had a bonfire on the beach! We recommend this property for families or groups of friends who want to get away from the crowds, but still close enough to plan Black River, Treasure Beach and Negril excursions to sightsee.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aminata S., RENTON

19 Apr 2022

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Sweet Escape with Family

This was our third time visiting Jamaica but our first time in Black River and we had the pleasure of staying at Sweet Escape. The home is exactly as pictured with enough room for our family of seven to spread out. Mark was there to greet us and made some delicious Jamaican meals which we planned together in advance. He helped arranged our transportation to various excursions and was reliable ensuring we had what we need. I can’t thank him enough for the care and attention. Collette was also very kind and a big help with housekeeping. The kids enjoyed the pool and were able to safely explore the beach. It was a comfy and relaxing family vacation and I’m glad we got to create some beautiful memories at this pleasant villa!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

31 Dec 2023

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Great Holiday Visit

We came as a family of 9 total people, including two children ages 5 and 8. We could not have asked for a better location for our family Christmas trip. From communicating with Carla pretrip to our exit from the property, everything was perfect for our family. The house is even better than the pictures show, it is large, well cleaned, bedrooms are large and the air conditioning works well throughout the house no matter how hot it may be outside. The outside area is where we spent the majority of our vacation choosing between hanging around the pool in the provided chairs, sitting under the pergola when a sun break was needed or just playing in the pool. We also spent a couple of days in the ocean playing out front of the house. Can't say enough good things about Mark, the house chef and do it all helper. Just let him know ideas of what you are after and let him do the rest. By the end of the trip we had people watching him cook to try and figure out how he made even simple dishes taste great. Everyone looked forward to what he would be making for dinner and it was often another highlight of the day. When we wanted to get away to do things Mark would arrange a boat to pick us up if it was on the water or get a taxi to pick us up if by land. Definitely go to the Pelican Bar during your stay, definitely an original place to go and worth the cost. All in all we can't say good enough things for everything this property has to offer. Thank you for hosting us!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

20 Nov 2023

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PREFECT SAFE SPACE FOR A VACATION

This place is an amazing hidden gem for the perfect getaway. Hidden in the private beach area of Black River, Jamaica approximately 1.5.hrs drive from the Montego Bay airport. This house is spacious, clean, renovated and updated. The pictures does not give this beautiful palace the justice it deserves. Special thank you to Chef Mark who took extremely good care of us during our stay. You have questions, Chef Mark has the answers. He took us to the market, supermarket which is less than 7 minutes from the house. He introduce us to the perfect Jamaican sit down restaurant Nola’s Lounge, real authentic Jamaican cuisines. The host Miss Carla was perfect. She address all of my concerns. As per my request, she was able to have Jamaican rum cakes delivered upon my arrival for a birth celebration. The pool, the hot tub, the beach and the beautiful sunset. Get your camera’s ready. Chef arranged for the boat to picked us up right on the beach at the back of the house to take us to the Pelican Bar restaurant that’s located in the middle of the ocean. This only cost $25US but it’s worth it. YS falls and other excursions are only minutes away from the house. Forget about all inclusive resort, this 4 bedroom spacious villa is all you need for your next family bonding, rejuvenation and relaxing vacation. The chef and the cleaning staff Miss Collette is included in the price and they’re amazing. I will definitely be back, it’s worth every penny, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks Miss Carla.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda Y.

4 Jan 2021

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Christmas in Jamaica 2020

This was the first time my family and I ever traveled during a holiday. Mrs. Carla set up our transportation to and from the airport. The transportation service was on time both ways which was great. It took about 2 hours from the airport to the villa. I was already nervous not knowing what to really expect once we got there. Once we arrived at the villa, I was so relieved to see how beautiful this place was. Mark the chef greeted us at the door. From that day on, Mark became my best friend. He made sure we had everything we needed as far as food, drinks and transportation to anywhere we needed to go.. Also, try to help us understand the money value.( we're still working on that ) lol. Mark is such a great chef. I can talk about him all day but you need to know how beautiful this villa is also. I Love an open floor plan. Everyone can be together at one time. The villa was extremely clean. The bedrooms are spacious. Love the huge closet space along with the spacious bathrooms. Okay, lets talk about the pool area... 1 word ( AMAZING ) . The picture of the villa doesn't do it any justice. The pool is actually bigger than what is shown on the picture. There's plenty of seating around the pool area . We also loved sitting under the shaded pergola watching the sunset. It was absolutely beautiful. Being though it was Christmas week, Mrs. Carla made sure we had a decorated Christmas tree. I was also celebrating my husband and mother's birthday, Mrs. Carla and Chef Mark helped me put together a fabulous Birthday dinner for them by the pool with white linens balloons. Also schedule them a massage by the pool facing the ocean, I couldn't ask for anything more.. This was everything I see on television come true. Thank you Mrs. Carla & Chef Mark for an Amazing Christmas Vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha A.

10 May 2022

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Birthday Family Trip

We have stayed in many vacation rentals, this by far was a game changer. The worst thing I can say about it is the pictures don't do it justice! The day we arrived it was storming so it took a bit longer to arrive to the villa. No matter Mark was up and there to greet us. The Host was super responsive and was able to guide the driver as we got closer. We had a group of 6 which included my 2 year old. My Birthday dinner was beautiful Mark set it up so nice. We enjoyed every bite! He also made sure he made a bit on the side for my son (nights we requested spicy) just in case the spice level was a bit high, as well as his favorite breakfast daily 😀 which is pancakes. They had any and everything we needed, from a pump to blow up floaters to a highchair at dinner. For vacation rentals Mark changes the experience, his food was more than delicious (we chose authentic Jamaican food), he accommodated all our Excursions needs, was able to have a massage therapist come on site, COVID Tests, and a water taxi when needed. Our stay was a week long. If you are ok with not being in crowds and not the touristy area this is the place for you. There are so many things to do on this side of the island 🏝 that no one ever tells you about. Stay here it will be worth it!!! 🛩💖

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

21 Apr 2022

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Amazing stay!!!

This is a beautiful property with an amazing staff. Planning my second trip already! Thank you for hosting my family.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena Y.

26 Jan 2022

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Super holiday in a super villa

Our family stayed at this villa for 14 days. This vacation was unforgettable. The villa is large and very comfortable. The villa has everything you need for a great holiday, bright and comfortable. Cleaning was done every other day, thanks for that. It was also very comfortable to relax and swim in the pool in the yard. The sea is very warm and a stone's throw from the house. We were always in touch with the owner. Thank you Carla for organizing a wonderful stay at the villa. Special thanks to the chef Mark. During our holiday, Mark was part of our family. Mark is a great cook. He responded to all our requests and questions and helped in everything and always. Thank you Mark for everything he has done for us. We recommend staying at this villa

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

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